New Burnley signing Ben Mee delivers parting shot to Manchester City: Some of the money that comes in stops the togetherness

Former Blues youth captain had been at Turf Moor since the summer, but has now signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Eddie Howe's team keeping him at the club until 2015

17 Jan 2012 21:14:00

By Ryan Benson

More On :  Burnley, Manchester City, Ben Mee
Ben Mee, Manchester City (Getty Images)

Burnley have completed the signing of Manchester City youngster Ben Mee on a permanent deal following a successful loan spell - with the defender delivering a parting shot to his former employers by suggesting they lack togetherness.

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Mee, 22, had been on loan at Turf Moor since the summer and has made 19 appearances in the Championship so far this term, 18 of which have been from the start.

The former FA Youth Cup-winning captain has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Eddie Howe’s team and admits that the togetherness at Turf Moor helped convince him to join permanently.

Speaking to Burnley's official website, Mee said: "We've got a good squad here, good togetherness and that's what I really like.

"Some of the money that comes in maybe stops a little bit of that togetherness [at City] but we've definitely got that here.

"Everyone here is really nice and together and that's a big part of it.

"I think we can go on and do something this season, and if not, we have got a good young squad and next season will be a big season as well for us.

"I want to do well personally and if I do that hopefully the team will do well collectively as well."

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